Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Washington
$135,670
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV. Middle half of wages roughly $81,050 to $217,710.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +26.4%
- US median
- $107,310
- Metro RPP
- 108.9
- Middle half
- $81,050 to $217,710
- OEWS employment
- 2,560
- SOC
- 25-1071
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington pay a median $135,670 (May 2025), 26.4% above the US median of $107,310. At local prices (RPP 108.9), that median buys about what $124,582 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$135,670 in Washington buys about what $124,582 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 108.9, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 151.1 vs all-items 108.9 (US = 100, 2024).
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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $135,670 | $81,050 to $217,710 | 108.9 |
| Boston | $164,450 | $103,090 to $216,590 | 108.3 |
| Tulsa | $76,520 | $66,140 to $83,020 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $135,670.
- How does Washington pay compare to the US median for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary?
- Local median pay is 26.4% above the national OEWS median of $107,310.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Washington is 108.9 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $135,670 has about the same purchasing power as $124,582 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.